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CEO of Nobel Strategy Shares Techniques for Success at October 9 ELC Program

October 8, 2013

William Parrish, CEO of Nobel Strategy, LLC, addressed a group of future entrepreneurs at Cheyney University on October 9

As part of the Fall 2013 Entrepreneurial Leadership Lecture Series, William Parrish, CEO of Nobel Strategy, LLC, addressed a group of future entrepreneurs at Cheyney University on October 9. His topic, Making Bold Moves, covered techniques which can lead to successful business outcomes.

Parrish started Nobel Strategy as a one-man consultancy in 2002. Within three years, he had forged strategic partnerships and won several state agency contracts for construction management based on his knowledge and relationships. He is author of the book, “Making Bold Moves: Creating Multi-Million Dollar Success in 500 Days or Less.”

Parrish has built a successful enterprise by using innovative approaches to solving traditional construction problems. With over 20 years of experience in the construction management, he has coordinated and delivered large-scale, multi-stage construction projects. He will share how to become a multi-million dollar success in less than 500 days. His firm, Noble Strategy Group, LLC, specializes in using innovative approaches to solving traditional construction problems.

Upcoming programs in the ELC Lecture Series include:

Business Writing for Entrepreneurs on Wednesday, October 23. Linda Taylor, an English professor at Cheyney University, teaches composition classes and is the coordinator of the Cheyney University Writing Center. Professor Taylor’s session will introduce attendees to the language, formats, and conventions associated with business communication. From emails to business plans she will discuss how to communicate professionally and achieve goals.

On Wednesday, October 30, attendees will learn about Entrepreneurs in the Oil Industry. Wendy Jackson-Dowe, Vice President & COO of STG Group LLC, a minority owned wholesale provider of crude oil products, oversees operations and business development in the Northeast corridor of the United States. Jackson-Dowe will discuss opportunities for up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the Oil Industry.

How Census Data Helps Entrepreneurs is the topic on November 6. Noemi Eliasen, an Information Services Specialist for the Philadelphia Regional Office of the U.S. Census Bureau, will talk about how the data gathered by the Census Bureau can assist entrepreneurs in making business decisions for their ventures.

The fall series wraps up on November 13 with a presentation that suggests how to Turn a Great Idea into a Great Business. Robert Wingerter, Vice Chairman Client Services of SCORE, will discuss the purpose of writing a business plan and the components that go into developing a successful road map for entrepreneurial endeavors. SCORE, a nonprofit association for nearly 50 years, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground and grow to achieve their goals through education and mentorship.

All ELC programs begin at 6 pm in the New Residence Hall UPS Conference Room and are free and open to the public.